MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,172 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front lower arm bush perished
Offside Front brakes slight binding
Offside Front lower arm bush perished
Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noisy
Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. spare/space saver fitted (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect head lamp lens clouded (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre perished/worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect head lamp lens clouded (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front lower arm bush perished
Offside Front brakes slight binding
Offside Front lower arm bush perished
Offside Rear wheel bearing slight noisy
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front pipe just after flexi joint (7.1.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
All tyres starting to perish- Front tyres 2mm on edges Rear tyres 3mm.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear wiper blade worn/torn
All tyres starting to perish- Front tyres 2mm on edges Rear tyres 3mm.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working Bulb replaced (1.1.C.1d)
rear wiper blade worn/torn
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brakes starting to bind
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
front brakes starting to bind
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Both windscreen wipers starting to split.
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Both windscreen wipers starting to split.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Citroen C3?
Based on 4,435,918 MOT tests across 313,601 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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GJ05 VFG is a 2005 Citroen C3 in Red with a 1,398cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.
Across all 2005 Citroen C3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.6% with a typical mileage of 57,373 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
The most common reason a Citroen C3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 107,792 recorded failures. If you're considering buying GJ05 VFG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The Citroen C3 typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C3 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.
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GJ05 VFG is a 2005 Citroen C3, first registered on 30 March 2005.
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